This study presents a theoretical model for a self-replicating mechanical system inspired by biological processes within living cells and supported by computer simulations. The model decomposes self-replication into core components, each of which is executed by a single machine constructed from a set of basic block types. Key functionalities such as sorting, copying, and building, are demonstrated. The model provides valuable insights into the constraints of self-replicating systems. The discussion also addresses the spatial and timing behavior of the system, as well as its efficiency and complexity. This work provides a foundational framework for future studies on self-replicating mechanisms and their information-processing applications.

翻译：本研究提出了一种受活细胞内生物过程启发并得到计算机模拟支持的自复制机械系统理论模型。该模型将自复制分解为核心组件，每个组件由一组基本模块类型构建的单一机器执行。关键功能如分选、复制和构建均得到演示。该模型为理解自复制系统的约束条件提供了宝贵见解。讨论还涉及系统的空间与时间行为，以及其效率与复杂性。本工作为未来研究自复制机制及其信息处理应用提供了基础框架。